List of Indonesian women writers

This is a list of women writers who were born in Indonesia or whose writings are closely associated with that country.

A

  • Asmirandah (born 1989), actress, short story writer
  • Sekar Ayu Asmara (active since 2001), songwriter, screenwriter, film director
  • Boni Avibus (born 2002), playwright, poet, actress
  • Djenar Maesa Ayu (born 1973), novelist, short story writer, screenwriter, filmmaker

B

  • Fira Basuki (born 1972), novelist

C

  • Linda Christanty (born 1970), short story writer, essayist, journalist
  • Leila Chudori (born 1962), short story writer, novelist, scriptwriter
  • Rain Chudori (born 1994), short story writer, actress

D

  • Herawati Diah (born 1917), journalist

E

  • Alberthiene Endah (active since 1993), biographer, novelist, journalist

F

  • Lily Yulianti Farid (born 1971), short story writer, journalist

H

  • Ratih Hardjono (born 1960), journalist, non-fiction writer
  • Toeti Heraty (1933–2021), poet, academic
  • Stefani Hid (born 1985), novelist, short story writer, columnist

K

  • Marianne Katoppo (1943–2007), novelist, theologian
  • Rohana Kudus (1884–1972), first female Indonesian journalist

L

  • Dewi Lestari (born 1976), novelist, singer, songwriter

M

  • Okky Madasari (born 1984), novelist

N

  • Clara Ng (born 1973), novelist, short story writer, children's writer

P

R

S

T

U

  • Ucu Agustin (born 1976), journalist, documentary filmmaker
  • Ayu Utami (born 1968), novelist, short story writer

W

  • Mira W. (born 1951), novelist, screenwriter
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Lists of women writers by nationality